Traditional waltz · D Mixolydian
Inisheer
Also known as Inis Oirr, Inisfree, Inish Oirr, Inishere, Innisheer, Innishere.
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X:1 T:Inisheer R:waltz M:3/4 L:1/4 K:Dmix |:B3A Bd|B3A Bd|E3B AB|D3B AG| B3A Bd|B3A Bd|G3B A/G/F|1 G3E DG:|2 G3A Bd|| e3f ed|B3A Bd|ef ed B/c/d| e3A Bd|e3f ed|B3A Bd|G3B A/G/F| G3A Bd|e3f ed|B3A Bd|gf ed B/c/d| e3A Bd|e3f ed|B3A Bd|D3B A/G/F|G6||
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Playing it on a wind instrument
Traditional waltzs are dance music — lift and rhythm matter more than speed. Learn the tune slowly by ear first, then add ornaments (cuts, taps, rolls). Clarinet and sax players: use the transposition menu above so the part matches the fiddle and flute players.